rectilinear

or rec·ti·lin·e·al

[ rek-tl-in-ee-er ]
/ ˌrɛk tlˈɪn i ər /

adjective

forming a straight line.
formed by straight lines.
characterized by straight lines.
moving in a straight line.

Origin of rectilinear

1650–60; < Late Latin rēctilīne(us) ( rēcti- recti- + līne(a) line1 + -us adj. suffix) + -ar1

OTHER WORDS FROM rectilinear

rec·ti·lin·e·ar·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for rectilinear

rectilinear

rectilineal

/ (ˌrɛktɪˈlɪnɪə) /

adjective

in, moving in, or characterized by a straight line or lines the rectilinear propagation of light
consisting of, bounded by, or formed by a straight line or lines

Derived forms of rectilinear

rectilinearly or rectilineally, adverb

Scientific definitions for rectilinear

rectilinear
[ rĕk′tə-lĭnē-ər ]

Relating to, consisting of, or moving in a straight line or lines.